The Digital Champions programme aims to deliver digital skills to residents to help with their digital literacy and overall confidence using online tools. You will be able to develop your own digital skills whilst providing support to residents in increasing their confidence around technology.
Sign up to become a Digital Champion
What is on offer
What will I be doing?
- You will be providing basic digital skills sessions to residents in the community who need online help. Some examples include: helping someone set up emails, guiding someone using social media, helping someone use job search engines etc.
- You will be using ‘Learn My Way’ – a training programme provided by The Good Things Foundation - to support residents as well as drawing from your own skills and experiences.
What impact will this have?
- The opportunity to develop your own skills and knowledge around digital technology.
- Free CPD accredited online training so you know better how to work with others and what sort of things you could teach them.
- The chance to part of a community of Champions who can help each other and share ideas.
- Rewarding and satisfying role knowing you’ve made a difference to someone else.
Commitment:
- This is a flexible volunteer role – you will only have to dedicate up to 2-3 hours a week.
Training and skills
- Virtual training will be provided by Community Fibre.
- Training will include an induction, role play and understanding supporting sessions in the community.
- You will receive a CPD accreditation on completion of training.
- After 3 months, you will receive a completion certificate from the London Borough of Hounslow to thank you for contributing to your community.
Background checks
- DBS check will be carried out.
Locations:
- This will be in-person based in libraries in the borough.
- Hounslow Library, Heston Library, Cranford Library and Feltham Library.
Sign up
Email: GetOnline@hounslow.gov.uk to register your interest.
Or scan QR code to register your interest
